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Subtract 84/64 from 50/6

1^st number: 8 2/6, 2^nd number: 1 20/64

50/6 - 84/64 is 337/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 64 is 192
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 32 = 192,
   50/6 = 50 × 32/6 × 32 = 1600/192
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
   84/64 = 84 × 3/64 × 3 = 252/192
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1600/192 - 252/192 = 1600 - 252/192 = 1348/192
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 337/48
6. In mixed form: 71/48

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